Biography

His family home as a child was close to a golf course in Tenerife so his interest in the game was understandable and he first picked up a club at the age of seven. Played golf as a hobby but opted to finish his university degree and, therefore, did not turn professional until he was 26. Secured his rookie season on The European Tour in 2007 after coming through the Qualifying School at San Roque with the 35th and final card. A disappointing season finished on a high as he returned to San Roque to take the fifth available card and regain his card for the 2008 season. Golfing hero is Seve Ballesteros who he met when he designed a course in the north of Tenerife. Goes to the gym and plays basketball to keep fit.